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Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVAL PLACEMENT AGENCY AND OPTUM GLOBAL SOLUTIONS SIGN AN MOU TO FIND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE RESETTLEMENT OF NAVY VETERANS
The Indian Naval Placement Agency  and Optum, part of the United Health Group, today signed an MoU, through which the two entities will explore opportunities for the recruitment of naval veterans. Vice Admiral Suraj Berry, Controller of Personnel Services, Indian Navy and Mr. RiteshTalapatra, Managing Director, Optum Global Solutions  Pvt. Ltd. signed the MoU. At the event, Optum and United Health Group were represented by Ms. Swati Rangachari, Vice President and Country Leader, Public Affairs and Strategic Engagements United Health Group while INPA was represented by Cmde Pankaj Sharma, Cmde ESM Affairs at IHQ MoD .
Through the MoU, INPA will identify a pool of Ex-Servicemen/ dependents candidates for relevant roles as per recruitment standards of Optum. The company will, in turn, enable these individuals’ transition to the corporate sector through in-house assimilation and training programs.
Optum under the aegis of its diversity and inclusion initiative aims to offer ex-servicemen opportunities in line with their qualifications, experience, and attributes acquired during their service period.
Appreciating the efforts of the Indian Naval Placement Agency in helping the veterans find employment opportunities after completing their service to the nation, Ms. Swati Rangachari stated that “We want to thank Admiral Suraj Berry, Commodore Pankaj Sharma and Commander Vijay for making us a part of this endeavour”. Reiterating their commitment towards the country and its talent she added that “We, at UnitedHealth Group are dedicated to positively impact the communities we are a part of and through this program we hope to boost our 30K+ strong workforce in India to build a health system that truly works better for everyone”.
“We are honored and proud to partner with the Indian Navy to recruit our veterans who have served the country selflessly and bring with them special skills that can be applied towards creating a healthier world and through this MoU we hope to further our commitment to our armed forces and provide our veterans a platform to continue doing their life’s best work.” said, Mr. Sumek Gopal, Vice President, Human Capital, Optum.
In his concluding remarks Vice Admiral Suraj Berry, said that “The INPA is committed to facilitating Ex-Servicemen, our veterans, find employment opportunities after their service to our Nation and it is our endeavor to work with the corporate sector to identify and develop programs that enables this cause. We look forward to working with Optum & United Health Group on this initiative”.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Indian Blind cricket team for winning T20 World Cup
PM congratulates Indian Blind cricket team for winning T20 World Cup
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Avinash Sable on winning Silver Medal in the Men's 3000m Steeplechase event
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Avinash Sable on winning Silver Medal in the Men's 3000m Steeplechase event at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Shri Modi has also shared his recent interaction with the Sable where he talked about the Avinash Sable's association with the army.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Avinash Sable is a remarkable youngster. I am delighted he has won the Silver Medal in the men’s 3000m Steeplechase event. Sharing our recent interaction where he spoke about his association with the Army and how he overcame many obstacles. His life journey is very motivating."
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Screening of animation and documentary films to mark Children’s Day – 2021 by Films Division and CFSI
To mark the occasion of Children’s Day 2021, Films Division has joined hands with Children’s Film Society, India  by organizing an online screening of a special package of films on 14th November, 2021 on its website and YouTube Channel. Children’s Day is celebrated on 14th November of every year.
The films being showcased are School Bell  – a PSA short film on eradication of child labour, Banyan Deer  –a film based on a Buddhist Jataka story, That Touch of Gold  –an animated film which is an adaptation of famous story of King Midas known all over the world for years, Swimmy  –a film is based on Mr. Leo Lionni’s book "Swimmy" with the theme of unity, An Evergreen Story  - based on a Panchtantra tale, this film shows how a cry of a child can make a noble soul, still nobler, The Lion and the Rabbit  - an animation film which highlights the moral "you don't have to be big and strong to be successful, you just have to be clever”, Friendship  – a short animation based on one of the story of Panchtantra, Ek Anek aur Ekta  – the iconic animation film weaving a story around the proverb "united we stand, divided we fall" followed by six acclaimed children’s films from CFSI, Taru , Katputli , Karuna Ki Vijay , Karamati Coat , Pappu Ki Pagdandi  and Gauru -The Journey of Courage .
The package of children films will be streamed on www.filmsdivision.org/Documentary of the Week and https://www.youtube.com/user/FilmsDivision on 14th November, 2021 for 24 hours.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Ministry Requests CBI to Inquire into the Deaths of Ms. Rosy Sangma and Shri Samuel Sangma
The Union Home Ministry has requested the Central Bureau of Investigation  to inquire into the case of the deaths of Ms. Rosy Sangma and Shri Samuel Sangma.
The case relates to death of Ms. Rosy Sangma a hospital in Gurgaon on June 24 this year after she had complained of a medical condition. Later, Shri Samuel Sangma, a relative of Ms. Rosy Sangma, suspecting medical negligence, had an altercation with doctors and staff of the hospital. On the next day, June 25 the Delhi Police received information regarding the death of Shri Samuel Sangma in New Delhi.
The family of the deceased has alleged that Ms. Rosy Sangma had died due to negligence on part of the hospital. They also attributed some alleged foul play in the death of Shri Samuel Sangma by the hospital personnel.
Prime Minister's Office
Visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Lumbini, Nepal 
Departure Statement by the Prime Minister
I will be visiting Lumbini, Nepal on 16 May 2022 at the invitation of the Rt Hon’ble Sher Bahadur Deuba, Prime Minister of Nepal.
I look forward to offering prayers at the Mayadevi Temple on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Jayanti. I am honoured to follow in the footsteps of millions of Indians to pay reverence at the sacred site of Lord Buddha's birth.
I also look forward to meeting Prime Minister Deuba again after our productive discussions during his visit to India last month. We will continue to build on our shared understanding to expand cooperation in multiple areas, including in hydropower, development and connectivity.
Apart from visiting the holy Mayadevi Temple, I will be participating in “Shilanyas” ceremony of the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture & Heritage in the Lumbini Monastic Zone. I will also be attending celebrations to mark the occasion of Buddha Jayanti organised by the Government of Nepal.
Our ties with Nepal are unparalleled. The civilisational and people-to-people contacts between India and Nepal form the enduring edifice of our close relationship. My visit is intended to celebrate and further deepen these time-honoured linkages that have been fostered through centuries and recorded in our long history of inter-mingling.
UPSC
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE EXAMINATION, 2022
Based on the result of the written part of the Indian Forest Service Examination, 2022 held by the UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION from
20th November to 27th November, 2022, and the interviews for Personality Test held in June, 2023, following is the list, in order of merit, of candidates who have been recommended for appointment to the posts in Indian Forest Service.
A total of 147 candidates have been recommended for appointment under different categories as per the following break-up :-
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General
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EWS
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OBC
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SC
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ST
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TOTAL
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39

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21
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54

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22
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11
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147#
(including 01 PwBD-1, 02 PwBD-2 &
01 PwBD-3)
# Due to non availability of 02 PwBD-1 & 01 PwBD-3 candidates, 03 General vacancies have been kept vacant.
Appointments shall be made in accordance with the extant rules and the number of vacancies available. The number of vacancies reported by the Government are as under :-
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General
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EWS
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OBC
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SC
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ST
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TOTAL
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62
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15
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40
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22
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11
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150$
$ including 07 PwBD vacancies 
The candidature of 12 recommended candidates with following Roll Nos. is provisional :
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0333473
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0815606
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0862480
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6600343
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0420197
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0824580
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0914402
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6615044
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0707204
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0852239
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6420211
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6624211
The candidature of 02 Candidates  have been withheld.
Union Public Service Commission has a ‘Facilitation Counter’ near Examination Hall Building in its Campus. Candidates may obtain any information/ clarification regarding their Examination/ Recruitments on working days between 10:00 A.M. and 05:00 P.M. in person or over Telephone Nos.
011-23385271, 011-23098543 and 011-23381125 from this counter. The result will also be available on Commission’s Website, i.e., www.upsc.gov.in. Marks of the candidates will be made available on the Commission’s website soon.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
National Employment Policy
At present there is no Committee for drafting of National Employment Policy. In order to study various facets of the employment & unemployment scenario in the country, the Government has launched three surveys viz.  All-India Quarterly Establishment Based Employment Survey ;  All India Survey on Migrant Workers; and  All India Survey on Domestic Workers. These surveys will cover both organized & unorganized sectors.
This information was given by Shri Rameswar Teli, Minister of State, Ministry of Labour & Employment, in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
“Jan Samarth” Portal eases loan application and disbursement process for applicants
The Government has launched “Jan Samarth” Portal on 06.06.2022 to provide a common platform for availing loan under certain credit-linked Government schemes. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
The salient features of the “Jan Samarth” Portal are as under:
- It connects all stakeholders like beneficiaries, financial institutions, Central/State Government Agencies, and Nodal Agencies on a common platform.
- Applicants can initially access 13 credit-linked Government Schemes catering to youth, students, entrepreneurs and farmers viz. Education Loans, Agriculture Loans, Business Activity Loans, and Livelihood Loans.
The Minister further stated that use of the “Jan Samarth” Portal by applicants eases the loan application and disbursement process. Any applicant/ beneficiary can register, check eligibility under various Government Schemes and apply for loan through Jan Samarth Portal round the clock.
President's Secretariat
President of India Pays Homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Birth Anniversary
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, paid homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today . He paid floral tributes in front of a portrait of Netaji at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Prime Minister's Office
PM hails role of Unified Logistics Interface Platform  in transforming India’s logistics sector
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has hailed the role of Unified Logistics Interface Platform  in transforming India’s logistics sector.
Sharing a tweet by Union Minister for Trade and Commerce, Shri Piyush Goyal, the Prime Minister tweeted:
“लॉजिस्टिक्स के सिंगल विंडो प्लेटफॉर्म से सामान की ढुलाई में अभूतपूर्व बदलाव आया है। इससे न सिर्फ समय और लागत दोनों की बचत हो रही है, बल्कि यह देश की आत्मनिर्भरता में भी काफी मददगार होने वाला है।”
Ministry of Power
NTPC inks pact with Gujarat Gas Limited  to blend Green Hydrogen in Piped Natural Gas
With the continued focus on a clean environment, NTPC has taken up the initiative of blending green hydrogen in Piped Natural Gas  network of GGL  at NTPC Kawas. A formal agreement between the two companies has been signed today in the presence of Shri. Mohit Bhargava, CEO, NTPC REL & ED RE, NTPC, and Shri. Sanjeev Kumar, MD-GGL & GSPL.
Green hydrogen will be produced by using electricity from the existing 1 MW floating solar project of NTPC Kawas. This will be blended with PNG in a predetermined proportion and will be used for cooking applications in NTPC Kawas Township. Initially, the percentage of hydrogen blending in the PNG shall be around 5% and after successful completion, it shall be further increased.
NTPC is the premier energy utility in the country with an installed capacity of 69 GW, with a diversified fuel mix. The NTPC group plans to achieve 60 GW of RE in a decade and is executing several pilot projects in the green hydrogen space.
GGL is India's largest City Gas Distribution  Company and has a presence across 43 districts in 6 states and 1 Union territory
This hydrogen blending project at NTPC Kawas is a pioneering effort and the first of its kind in the country. This is a step toward the decarbonization of the cooking sector and self-sufficiency for the energy requirements of the nation.
Ministry of Defence
National Workshop cum Orientation Programme at DRDO-MZU North-East Science and Technology Center, Mizoram University, Aizwal
A three-day national workshop cum orientation programme from 17-19 Feb 2021, at DRDO-MZU North East Science and Technology Center , Mizoram University, Aizwal was inaugurated today by Secretary DD R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr. G Satheesh Reddy in virtual mode. NESTC has been jointly established by DRDO and Mizoram University in Feb, 2019 to facilitate basic and applied research by utilizing the knowledge base of faculty and researchers at Mizoram University besides engaging other research institutions of Northeast region.
The objective of the workshop is to orient the Researchers and Faculty members of the North East Region to understand the futuristic research and technology requirements of defence & security, to nurture the local talent for providing scientific solutions to local problems and to generate interest in areas relevant to Armed Forces with a vision to promote Atmanirbhar Bharat policy of GOI.
In his address, Chairman DRDO emphasized the requirement of research by utilising the local talents of various universities/institutes of northeast states. He encouraged the faculty/researchers to formulate and submit innovative ideas and join hands with DRDO in making the country self-reliant in defence and security. Emphasising the importance of long-term partnership between Academic Institutes & DRDO, he highlighted the need of collaboration of universities, researchers and industries with DRDO labs for contributing in main stream research for the country. He also stressed the possibility of exploring research opportunities in the areas of development of products and technologies for high altitude, extreme environmental conditions, cyber security and the like.
Spread over three days, this national workshop has three thrust areas namely, Management of Agro-Bio Resources, Environment and Waste Management, Engineering Technology and Material Science. In this workshop, 35 concept notes from 13 universities of eight north east states  will be presented and evaluated by a team of DRDO scientists and NESTC faculty. The workshop will be attended by more than 100 faculty members. During this orientation programme, discussion of faculty/researchers with DRDO scientists will enable in understanding key defence concepts in which research projects can be undertaken. The technological developments proposed through these concepts and research ideas will help in articulating newer technological products of defence interest.
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Prime Minister's Office
Meeting of Prime Minister with the President of Iran on the sidelines of the SCO Summit
1. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran H.E. Mr. Ebrahim Raisi met in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on the sidelines of the 22nd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO. This was the first meeting between the Prime Minister and President Raisi since President Raisi’s assumption of office in 2021.
2. During the meeting the two leaders discussed many important issues pertaining to the bilateral relationship, and expressed their desire for strengthening the relationship further. Prime Minister highlighted that India- Iran bilateral ties are marked by historic and civilizational connections, including strong people to people contacts.
3. The two leaders reviewed the progress in the development of the Shahid Behesti terminal, Chabahar Port and underscored the importance of bilateral cooperation in the field of regional connectivity.
4. The two leaders also discussed international and regional developments including Afghanistan. Prime Minister reiterated India’s priorities of providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan and the need for a representative and inclusive political dispensation in support of a peaceful, stable and secure Afghanistan.
5. President Raisi briefed the Prime Minister on the status of the JCPOA negotiations.
6. Prime Minister extended an invitation to President Raisi to visit India at his earliest convenience.
Samarkand
September 16, 2022
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Special Swachhta Campaign 2.0 successfully conducted at VV Giri National Labour Institute
Digitization of documents and transformation of library premises key achievements
VVGNLI Campus cleaned and greened under the Special Campaign 2.0
The V.V. Giri National Labour Institute , Noida is an autonomous institute of the Ministry of Labour & Employment involved in research, education, training, publication and consultancy in labour and related subjects. “Special Swachhata Campaign 2.0” from 2nd October to 31st October 2022 was conducted with the aim to ensure cleanliness by disposing scrap and optimizing the available space. Shri Amit Nirmal, DG, VVGNLI reviewed the activities under Special Campaign 2.0 every day. Enthusiastic participation of all the employees ensured the success of Swatchhta Special Campaign 2.0.
The campus has been divided into eight pockets/areas and a committee for each pocket/area has been formed to ensure every employee’s participation and an action plan has been prepared. Each pocket is monitored/owned by one faculty member/officer to ensure collective participation and accountability.
Cleanliness activities have been done every day including cleaning of substation, sports ground park, garden, old computer center of the library block and the old documentation room of the library block. Streamlining of the record room and converting files into digital form was given special focus.
The final achievements of 30 days of Swachhata Campaign 2.0 are listed below:
- The Record room which houses a lot of old records is cleaned and all records got properly dusted, indexed and chronologically arranged. All physical records are converted into digital form.
- The library block and the adjacent areas were thoroughly cleaned to free up space and tidy the surroundings to create a clean and conducive atmosphere for study.
- Mega cleaning exercise was undertaken to ensure cleanliness in the hostel and training blocks.
- Residential block , lying vacant and covered with overgrown weeds was thoroughly cleaned.
- Both the parks in the residential block were cleared of the garbage giving them a new lease of life.
Special Campaign drives at VVGNLI .
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Govt reaches the landmark of distributing more than 3 Cr N95 Masks to States
More than 1.28 Cr PPEs and 10 cr HCQ distributed Free of Cost by Central Government
In the relentless work of State/UT governments for containment and management of COVID-19, the Union Government’s central role has been in strengthening health infrastructure to fight the pandemic and its effective management.
Along with augmenting COVID-19 facilities, the Union Government has been providing medical supplies free of cost to the State/UT governments to supplement their efforts. Most of the products supplied by Government of India were not being manufactured in the country in the beginning. The rising global demand due to the pandemic resulted in their scarce availability in the foreign markets.
With the combined efforts of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare , Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Pharmaceuticals, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade , Defence Research and Development Organisation  and others, the domestic industry has been encouraged and facilitated to manufacture and supply essential medical equipment like PPEs, N95 masks, ventilators etc., during this period. As a result, resolve for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ has been strengthened and most of the supplies made by the Union Government are domestically manufactured.
Since 11th March 2020, the Union Government has distributed more than 3.04 crore N95 masks and more than 1.28 crore PPE kits to States / UTs / Central Institutions, free of cost. Also, more than 10.83 crore HCQ tablets have been distributed to them.
In addition, 22533 ‘Make in India’ ventilators have been delivered to various States / UTs / Central Institutions. The Centre is also ensuring their installation and commissioning.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .
Ministry of Defence
Indian Army grants time scale Colonel Rank to Women Officers
A Selection Board of the Indian Army cleared the way for the promotion of five women officers to Colonel  rank, post completion of 26 years of reckonable service. This is the first time that women officers serving with the Corps of Signals, Corps of Electronic and Mechanical Engineers  and the Corps of Engineers have been approved to the rank of Colonel. Previously, promotion to the rank of Colonel was only applicable for women officers in the Army Medical Corps , Judge Advocate General  and the Army Education Corps .
The widening of promotion avenues to more branches of the Indian Army is a sign of increasing career opportunities for women officers. Combined with the decision to grant permanent commission to women officers from a majority of branches of the Indian Army, this step defines the Indian Army’s approach towards a gender-neutral Army.
The five women officers selected for Colonel Time Scale rank are Lt Col Sangeeta Sardana from the Corps of Signals, Lt Col Sonia Anand and Lt Col Navneet Duggal from the Corps of EME and Lt Col Reenu Khanna and Lt Col Ritcha Sagar from the Corps of Engineers.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Indian Rowing Team on winning Gold at Asian Games- 2018
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the team of Sawarn Singh, Dattu Baban Bhokanal, Om Prakash and Sukhmeet Singh on winning Gold in Rowing Men's Quadruple Sculls event at the 18th Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta - Palembang, Indonesia.
“Great rowing by our team. They have enhanced India’s pride by winning the Gold in the Rowing Men's Quadruple Sculls event. Congratulations to the team of Sawarn Singh, Dattu Baban Bhokanal, Om Prakash and Sukhmeet Singh”, the Prime Minister said.